Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1 |
1 hour |
Visual Arts materials, pictures of Alexander Calder's mobiles |
Introduce Alexander Calder and his famous mobiles. Show pictures to inspire students. |
Discuss the main art medium Calder is known for (wire sculpture) and its characteristics. Demonstrate how to create a simple wire sculpture. |
Students present their wire sculptures to the class and explain their designs. |
Evaluate students' understanding of Calder's mobiles and their ability to create wire sculptures. |
Lesson 2 |
1 hour |
Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles |
Review previous lesson and discuss students' observations about Calder's mobiles. |
Guide students to create their own mobiles using wire, colored paper, and other materials. Encourage them to think about balance and movement. |
Hang the mobiles in the classroom and have a gallery walk where students can appreciate each other's work. |
Evaluate students' ability to create mobiles inspired by Calder's style. |
Lesson 3 |
1 hour |
Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, blank paper |
Show an original image inspired by Calder's mobiles. Discuss how it reflects the characteristics of Calder's work. |
Guide students in creating an original image inspired by mobiles using various art mediums (paint, markers, colored pencils, etc.). Encourage them to experiment with shapes, colors, and movement. |
Students share their inspired images with the class and explain how they incorporated elements from Calder's mobiles. |
Evaluate students' ability to create an original image inspired by Calder's mobiles. |
Lesson 4 |
1 hour |
Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, paint, brushes, canvas or thick paper |
Review Calder's mobiles and discuss the use of color in his work. |
Guide students in creating their own paintings inspired by mobiles. Encourage them to use bold colors, shapes, and movement. |
Organize an art exhibition where students can display their paintings. Discuss each painting and how it relates to Calder's mobiles. |
Evaluate students' ability to create a painting inspired by Calder's mobiles. |
Lesson 5 |
1 hour |
Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, string, hangers |
Discuss different ways to present and share artwork. |
Guide students in creating a display for their mobiles and paintings. Help them hang their artwork using string and hangers. |
Hold an art showcase where students present their work to parents, classmates, and other teachers. |
Evaluate students' ability to effectively present and share their artwork inspired by Calder's mobiles. |
Lesson 6 |
1 hour |
Visual Arts materials, pictures of Calder's mobiles, reflection sheets |
Reflect on the entire project and the students' learning journey. |
Allow students to create reflection sheets where they can write or draw their thoughts about the project and what they have learned. |
Discuss the reflections as a class and celebrate the students' achievements. |
Evaluate students' understanding of Calder's mobiles and their ability to reflect on their learning experiences. |